Death Waxed over Myers, Tim

A candlemaker running a cozy shop in a small North Carolina town — what could possibly go wrong? For Harrison Black, it's murder. When someone close to him turns up dead, Harrison finds himself knee-deep in wax, secrets, and a suspect list that includes half the town. Tim Myers writes the kind of mystery where the setting feels lived-in, the relationships matter, and the amateur sleuth angle doesn't require you to suspend disbelief. This is the Candlemaking Mystery series — think crafty small-town charm meets genuine stakes. The writing is solid, the pacing brisk, and the candlemaking details add texture without turning into Wikipedia entries. For fans of cozy mysteries who want a little more grit than your average cat-and-teashop fare, or anyone looking for a quick, satisfying whodunit with a protagonist you'd actually grab a beer with.